Estimate your monthly LESCO, K-Electric, or MEPCO bill including current slabs, FCA, and taxes.
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May 2025
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You're in the Protected slab. Avoiding usage above 200 units can save you significantly.
Understanding your electricity bill in Pakistan can be a daunting task due to the complex web of tariffs, slabs, and various surcharges. Whether you are a LESCO consumer in Lahore or a K-Electric user in Karachi, the fundamental logic remains similar, governed by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
The most critical factor in your bill is the **Slab System**. NEPRA categorizes residential consumers into "Protected" and "Unprotected." Protected consumers are those who consume less than 200 units consistently for six consecutive months. These consumers enjoy significantly lower rates. Once you cross the 200-unit threshold or lose your protected status, the rates jump sharply, often doubling the energy cost for higher slabs (301-700 units).
Your total bill isn't just the cost of electricity. Several additional charges are added:
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The bill is calculated by multiplying the units consumed (kWh) by the applicable slab rate, then adding FCA, electricity duty, fixed charges, TV fee, and 17% sales tax.
Protected slabs are for users consuming below 200 units for 6 months. They have lower rates (approx. ₨ 7 to ₨ 10) compared to unprotected users.
High bills are usually due to crossing into higher slabs (above 300 units) or high Fuel Cost Adjustments (FCA) which can add ₨ 3-5 per unit depending on the month.
FCA is the difference in fuel price predicted by NEPRA and the actual price paid by DISCOs. It is adjusted on your bill every month retrospectively.
Subtract your previous meter reading (found on your last bill) from the current reading visible on your electricity meter display.